On Friday, three players from the USC Women's Soccer team came out to Game Day to support the poet-athletes of LA SCORES. The Trojans are a Pac-10 team and won the NCAA National Championship in 2007. They came to Game Day to share the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment that got them to where they are today. Their passion for the sport was felt throughout the park. Courtney, Samantha, and Ashley immediately jumped in with the kids and ran through a warm-up with the girls teams to get them excited and ready for their game. Once the whistle was blown to start the game the girls from Braddock, Charnock, and Palms were enthusiastic to show the USC scholar-athletes their skills. A lot of the girls asked questions at halftime with the most popular one being "who's better, UCLA or USC?" After the games were over the SCORES athletes lined up to get autographs from the players. From the warm-up, to juggling, answering questions and signing autographs, the Trojan scholar-athletes conveyed their determination, positive attitude, and dedication to soccer and their surrounding community.
Having successful scholar-athletes come to LA SCORES Game Day is a way to give the kids something to strive for. It connects our poet-athletes to a group of people larger than just their school and larger than the SCORES program -- helping them find their place in the greater athletic community that they are part of. The USC Women's Soccer team is going to send 3-4 players to two upcoming Game Days to continue this relationship. If you or your team are interested in coming to an LA SCORES Game Day please contact Lauren via phone at 310-204-64-55 or email at lsegars@americascores.org. On behalf of the athletes from LA SCORES, we say Thank You and 'Fight On' to the USC Women's Soccer team!
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